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Six young people from New York City, on their own and struggling to survive in the real world, find the companionship, comfort and support they get from each other to be the perfect antidote to the pressures of life.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Six young people from New York City, on their own and struggling to survive in the real world, find the companionship, comfort and support they get from each other to be the perfect antidote to the pressures of life.
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Episode 1
Ross chooses between Rachel and his bald-headed girlfriend Bonnie. Phoebe struggles to deal with the revelation that her mother's friend is actually her mother. Monica gets stung by a jellyfish, forcing Chandler and Joey to step up to the plate in order to relieve her pain.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by Wil CalhounGuest stars Christine Taylor, Teri Garr, James Michael Tyler
Episode 2
Phoebe believes that her adoptive mother's spirit resides in a cat that jumped into her guitar case in Central Perk. Monica goes on a date with Rachel's hunky high-school boyfriend, who was cool in high-school, but a failure now. And when Joey and Chandler decide to sell the entertainment center, Joey takes stupidity to a new level.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by Jill Condon, Amy Toomin StrausGuest stars Dan Gauthier, Ken Weiler, Matt Kaminsky, Marc Unger, James Michael Tyler
Episode 3
Monica caters a party for her mother, who still doesn't quite know how to talk to her daughter. Chandler's encounter with Rachel's boss leads to an embarrassing situation. And an encyclopedia salesman takes advantage of Joey.
Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Seth KurlandGuest stars Alison La Placa, Penn Jillette, Laura Dean, Christina Pickles
Episode 4
Joey attempts ballroom dancing in order to help Monica and Rachel keep their illegal sublet. Phoebe is attracted to one of her massage clients. And Ross tries to help Chandler quit the gym.
Directed by Gail MancusoWritten by Andrew Reich, Ted CohenGuest stars Amber Smith, Jason Brooks, Hope Allen, Christopher Carroll, Cheryl Francis Harrington, Mike Hagerty, Rhoda Gemignani, Brien Perry
Episode 5
Chandler hits on a woman at Central Perk, not realizing she is Joey's new girlfriend. He soon realizes he is very attracted to, possibly in love, with her. Ross and Rachel play the jealousy game in their relationships. And Phoebe desperately tries to catch a cold after discovering that her voice is sexier and her singing better when she has phlegm in her throat.
Directed by Gail MancusoWritten by Michael Curtis, Greg MalinsGuest stars Laura Interval, Brian Smith, Paget Brewster, James Michael Tyler
Episode 6
Ross's new girlfriend seems nearly perfect until he visits her house and discovers that her apartment is incredibly dirty. Chandler helps Joey pick out a thoughtful present for Kathy's birthday. Rachel attempts to finish a crossword puzzle by herself. And Phoebe helps Monica cater a funeral.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by Scott Silveri, Shana Goldberg-MeehanGuest stars Gretchen Wyler, Rebecca Romijn, Paget Brewster, James Michael Tyler
Episode 7
Chandler must decide between the girl of his dreams and his best friend when he and Kathy share a passionate kiss. Needless to say, Joey is not happy when he finds out about it. And nobody wants to tell Ross how awful his keyboard playing is.
Directed by Kevin S. BrightWritten by Adam ChaseGuest stars Paget Brewster, James Michael Tyler
Episode 8
Chandler agrees to spend Thanksgiving in a shipping crate as penance for kissing Kathy. The gang decides to give each other Secret Santa gifts. After Monica gets ice in her eye, she ends up visiting Richard's son, who is as attracted to Monica as his father was.
Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Michael BorkowGuest stars Michael Vartan, Marcy Goldman, Paget Brewster, James Michael Tyler
Episode 9
Chandler and Ross's college friend Gandalf is planning to come to town. Gandalf is "the party wizard." Ross and Chandler are very excited until Gandalf cancels. However, they decide to make their own party with Joey's help. Joanna squashes Rachel's chance at a promotion. And when Monica fills in for a friend as food critic for a small newspaper, she must decide between a steady job as head chef of a restaurant she panned or keeping her catering business with her friend Phoebe.
Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Andrew Reich, Ted CohenGuest stars Taylor Negron, Alison La Placa, Jennifer Rhodes, Richard Fancy, Laura Dean, James Michael Tyler
Episode 10
Ross must decide whether to continue dating a girl he must travel two-and-a-half hours to see. Chandler sets Rachel up with a co-worker who misunderstands her intentions. Monica is being treated poorly by her new co-workers so she hires Joey just so she can fire him and show who's the boss. And Phoebe tries to write the perfect holiday song.
Directed by Gary HalvorsonWritten by Scott SilveriGuest stars Fred Stoller, Jamie Kaler, Micheal DiMaggio, Shannon Maureen Brown, Amy Smallman, Yasemin Baytok, Vic Helford, James Michael Tyler
Episode 11
Phoebe considers her options when her brother visits with his new wife and asks her to carry their child. Joey works as a tour guide at Ross's museum and tries to tear down the walls between tour guides and scientists. And Chandler seeks advice from Monica and Rachel after he fears that he will not live up to Kathy's sexual expectations--especially since the last guy she slept with before him was Joey.
Directed by David SteinbergWritten by Seth KurlandGuest stars Teri Garr, Giovanni Ribisi, Sherri Shepherd, Paget Brewster, Miles Marsico, Jack Ong, Jim Bentley, Chip Chinery
Episode 12
Phoebe's uterus is examined for implantation of the embryos. Meanwhile, a seemingly harmless game between Chandler and Joey against Monica and Rachel escalates into a full blown contest where the stakes are raised higher and higher.
Directed by Kevin S. BrightWritten by Jill Condon, Amy Toomin StrausGuest stars Giovanni Ribisi, Cindy Katz, Debra Jo Rupp
Episode 13
After seeing Kathy's play, Chandler becomes convinced she is cheating on him with her co-star. Rachel develops a crush on one of her customers. Monica becomes jealous when she realizes she is no longer the 'hostess'.
Directed by Dana De Vally PiazzaWritten by Shana Goldberg-MeehanGuest stars Paxton Whitehead, Tate Donovan, Paget Brewster, James Michael Tyler
Episode 14
After a three-day fishing trip with his dad, Joey is in a jam when he doesn't have time to take a shower before going to the set of Charlton Heston's new movie. Rachel, continuing to fawn over clothing shopper Joshua, sets Ross up with her boss's niece Emily when she is unable to take her to the opera. And while Chandler is despondent after his breakup with Kathy, the girls take him to a strip club.
Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Wil CalhounGuest stars Paxton Whitehead, Charlton Heston, Tate Donovan, Carlos Lacámara, Rocky McMurray, Helen Baxendale, James Michael Tyler
Episode 15
Chandler runs into Janice, and finds her more irritating than ever. Meanwhile, Ross attempts to learn how to play rugby to impress Emily and Monica obsesses over an electric switch in her new apartment.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Wil Calhoun, Ted Cohen, Andrew ReichGuest stars Maggie Wheeler, Mark McCullough Thomas, Adamo Palladino, Robin McDonald, Helen Baxendale, James Michael Tyler
Episode 16
With two days left until Emily's departure back to England, Rachel throws a fake party for her, just so that she can see Joshua outside of work. And a pregnant (vegetarian) Phoebe craves meat.
Directed by Michael LembeckWritten by Shana Goldberg-Meehan, Scott Silveri, Alicia Sky VarinaitisGuest stars Tate Donovan, Helen Baxendale, James Michael Tyler
Episode 17
Chandler and Joey discover that they're getting a free porno station on their TV. Monica encourages Ross to tell Emily he loves her just before she leaves for London. Phoebe gets some shocking news when she visits her OB-GYN.
Directed by Michael LembeckWritten by Mark Kunerth, Richard GoodmanGuest stars Giovanni Ribisi, Mike Hagerty, Shirley Jordan, Debra Jo Rupp, Helen Baxendale
Episode 18
Rachel has an awkward encounter with Joshua's parents. Phoebe is offered the chance to name one of the triplets. Ross becomes paranoid when Emily goes to London with Susan.
Directed by Gail MancusoWritten by Ted Cohen, Andrew Reich, Jill Condon, Amy Toomin StrausGuest stars Tate Donovan, John Bennett Perry, Pat Crowley, Jessica Hecht, Jane Sibbett, Debra Jo Rupp, Helen Baxendale, Jack Allen
Episode 19
Ross proposes to Emily. Monica and Rachel try to win their apartment back from Chandler and Joey.
Directed by Kevin S. BrightWritten by Scott Silveri, Wil CalhounGuest stars Michal Connor, Helen Baxendale, James Michael Tyler
Episode 20
Chandler takes Joey to a sleep clinic when he starts snoring. After Ross asks Monica to pick up Emily's wedding dress, she tries it on and can't stop wearing it. Meanwhile, jealous of Ross's proposal to Emily, Rachel tries to talk Joshua into marriage.
Directed by Gail MancusoWritten by Greg Malins, Adam Chase, Michael CurtisGuest stars Tate Donovan, Christina Moore, Anne Betancourt, Thea Mann, James Michael Tyler
Episode 21
As Ross and Emily send out wedding invitations, he and Rachel each look back on their relationship together while Joey and Chandler look for a purpose in life.
Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Seth KurlandGuest stars Helen Baxendale, James Michael Tyler
Episode 22
Joey convinces Ross to pick him as his best man instead of Chandler. He throws a great bachelor party, but the next morning he's shocked to find out that the wedding ring is missing and he suspects that the stripper stole it. Meanwhile, Phoebe is experiencing major mood swings due to her pregnancy and the girls decide to throw her a baby shower to cheer her up, but it only makes matters worse.
Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Greg Malins, Michael Curtis, Seth KurlandGuest stars Lisa Rotondi, Robert M. Koch, Helen Baxendale, James Michael Tyler
Episode 23
The gang heads over to London for Ross and Emily's wedding. Joey can't contain his excitement about London which annoys Chandler to no end and results in two of them arguing. While the guys are touring the city, Monica, together with Ross and Emily, visit the chapel where the wedding ceremony is supposed to take place only to find out that it's being torn down prematurely. Phoebe tries to warn the gang that Rachel is coming to London to tell Ross that she still loves him. After the initial excitement about visiting England dissipates, Joey begins to feel homesick, however, one of the bridesmaids helps him to forget about it. Meanwhile, Ross and Emily's parents get into an argument over the bill for the wedding.
Directed by Kevin S. BrightWritten by Michael Borkow, Shana Goldberg-Meehan, Scott Silveri, Amy Toomin Straus, Jill CondonGuest stars Elliott Gould, Sarah Ferguson, Richard Branson, Hugh Laurie, June Whitfield, Olivia Williams, Jane Carr, Daniel Caltagirone
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Jennifer AnistonRachel Green
Courteney CoxMonica Geller
Lisa KudrowPhoebe Buffay
Matt LeBlancJoey Tribbiani
Matthew PerryChandler Bing
David SchwimmerRoss Geller
Paul RuddMike Hannigan
Elle MacphersonJanine
NBCUnited States
Warner Bros. TelevisionUnited States
Bright/Kauffman/Crane ProductionsUnited States
